Consumer HD

magicrabbit · 03-28-2007, 10:04 PM

I'm really somewhat of a noob as far as camcorders go but I'm looking for an HD camcorder around $1000 to film an independent documentary (as a student) over the next 5 or so years. I need something that will work in most light conditions as well as having good image stabilization and autofocus. I've been looking at the Canon HV-10 and Sony's HDR-HC1 and HDC-HC3 but I figured I'd ask some guys who know a little more about this than I do so..... Any suggestions?

acgold7 · 03-28-2007, 11:58 PM

All the models you've mentioned have been discontinued in the US. You might look at the HV20 and the HC7.

magicrabbit · 03-28-2007, 11:59 PM

I know but I hear that the HC1 are better than any of the newer models. And I don't think the Canon has been discontinued. Also the HC7 is out of my price range

acgold7 · 03-29-2007, 12:08 AM

The HC1 was much loved and much mourned when it went away. There may be a few used ones kicking around, and there are still some in other countries.

There may also be a few HV10s left in stores, but it's not being made. It has an upright form which some people love and others find very off-putting.

The HV20 has been getting glowing reviews. Both the HV20 and the HC7 have a few more manual controls than their predecessors.

has lots of reviews and comparison charts you might want to look at. And all the sites have -- ahem, vocal -- debates about what the best entry level HDV camera is.

magicrabbit · 03-29-2007, 12:18 AM

So, if I could choose. HV20, HC7, or HC1

03-28-2007, 10:04 PM	#1
magicrabbit What is HD? Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3	Consumer HD I'm really somewhat of a noob as far as camcorders go but I'm looking for an HD camcorder around $1000 to film an independent documentary (as a student) over the next 5 or so years. I need something that will work in most light conditions as well as having good image stabilization and autofocus. I've been looking at the Canon HV-10 and Sony's HDR-HC1 and HDC-HC3 but I figured I'd ask some guys who know a little more about this than I do so..... Any suggestions?

03-28-2007, 11:59 PM	#3
magicrabbit What is HD? Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3	I know but I hear that the HC1 are better than any of the newer models. And I don't think the Canon has been discontinued. Also the HC7 is out of my price range Last edited by magicrabbit; 03-29-2007 at 12:04 AM.

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03-28-2007, 11:58 PM	#2
acgold7 I'll never go back to SD Join Date: May 2006 Location: Woodinville, WA USA Posts: 524	All the models you've mentioned have been discontinued in the US. You might look at the HV20 and the HC7.

03-29-2007, 12:08 AM	#4
acgold7 I'll never go back to SD Join Date: May 2006 Location: Woodinville, WA USA Posts: 524	The HC1 was much loved and much mourned when it went away. There may be a few used ones kicking around, and there are still some in other countries. There may also be a few HV10s left in stores, but it's not being made. It has an upright form which some people love and others find very off-putting. The HV20 has been getting glowing reviews. Both the HV20 and the HC7 have a few more manual controls than their predecessors. has lots of reviews and comparison charts you might want to look at. And all the sites have -- ahem, vocal -- debates about what the best entry level HDV camera is.

03-29-2007, 12:18 AM	#5
magicrabbit What is HD? Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3	So, if I could choose. HV20, HC7, or HC1